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12Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Hansi Flick asks Barcelona to sign a goalkeeper and a striker in 2026

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona attends his press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against CD Leganes at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on April 11, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) A recent report from Diario SPORT has offered a comprehensive update on Hansi Flick and his talks with Barcelona surrounding a new contract. Recent reports suggest Flick is ready to renew his contract until 2027, but anything beyond that will require further evaluation from the German when the time comes. Nevertheless, Flick has set forth a series of conditions in order for him to commit to a new contract at Barcelona. ...

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12Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Real Madrid star to miss Club World Cup

Eder Militao of Real Madrid CF controls the ball during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Santiago Bernabéu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. A headline member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is expected to miss his side’s Club World Cup campaign this summer. That’s according to Diario AS, who point towards Eder Militao as the player in question. Stopper Militao has for his part of course been sidelined since back in early November last year. This comes after the Brazilian, just over a year on from suffering a ruptured ACL in his left knee, was condemned to another lengthy spell out of action by way of the same injury in his right knee. Despite the devastating nature of the setback, Militão is understood to be enjoying a solid recovery, ...

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11Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Olmo returns to training but won’t be rushed back by Barca

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona warms up during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 27, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Olmo picked up his latest injury against Osasuna but was only expected to miss a couple of weeks and looks like he’ll be available for selection again shortly. The forward has thought to have been targeting a return in the second leg of Barca’s Champions League tie with Dortmund but may not be risked now as Hansi Flick’s side will take a commanding 4-0 lead into the game. Flick also has plenty of in-form options to choose from right now. Fermin Lopez and Gavi has both impressed while Olmo has been out, while Ferran Torres is another attacking option in t...

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7Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Atletico Madrid earn LaLiga comeback victory at Sevilla

SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Pablo Barrios of Atletico de Madrid is challenged by Jose Angel Carmona of Sevilla FC during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 06, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Pablo Barrios scored a stoppage-time winner as Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-1 La Liga comeback victory at Sevilla. Having trailed to an early Lucien Agoume goal, the visitors equalised through Julian Alvarez’s 25th-minute penalty before Barrios curled the winner past Orjan Nyland in the third minute of time added on. A first victory in four league games sees third-placed Atletico move three points behind second-placed Real Madrid and seven behind leaders Barcelona, after they were beaten 2-1 by Valencia and held 1-1 by Real Be...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Flick disclose what he’s told his Barca players after Betis draw

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, celebrates with Ronald Araujo after the Copa del Rey semifinal match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 02, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Barcelona were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga in a game that came just hours after title rivals Real Madrid had been beaten by Valencia. It feels like a missed opportunity for Barcelona, although the results do mean the Catalan giants finish the day now four points ahead of Real Madrid. Hansi Flick was certainly thinking about the league table when he reflected on his team’s performance at Montjuic. “I told the players that there’s one more game left and we’ve got one more point,” he said. “I’m left with the...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Ancelotti suspended for Real Madrid clash vs Alaves after yellow card in Valencia loss

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 05: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, gestures during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 05, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Real Madrid succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat to Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier today, losing further ground in the La Liga title race.It was a disappointing display from the Merengues, which drew boos and whistles from the home support at various stages. The result will put manager Carlo Ancelotti under pressure especially with talks of him being replaced by Xabi Alonso at the end of the ongoing season. Ancelotti suspended Amidst the discourse surrounding the performance and the defeat vs. Valencia, Ancelotti will now also have t...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona defender absent from squad for Real Betis clash due to discomfort

Iñigo Martinez centre-back of Barcelona and Spain is replace injured during the Spanish Super Cup final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Just a while back, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick released the squad list of players available at his disposal for selection for tonight’s La Liga encounter against Real Betis. The list saw Andreas Christensen make his way back into the squad after recovering from his calf injury and receiving the green light from the medical department. However, the Blaugrana will go into the game without another defender, Inigo Martinez, whose name was left out of the squad list. Reason for Inigo’s absenceNow, acc...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Espanyol crushes Rayo Vallecano to ease La Liga relegation fears

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Raúl de Tomás of Rayo Vallecano salutes with Leandro Cabrera of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona after the game the LaLiga match between Rayo Vallecano and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on April 04, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) Two goals in the first 15 minutes set relegation-threatened Espanyol on its way to a vital 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Friday. The result - only its second away win all season - extended a run in which Espanyol has lost only once in six league matches and lifts it one place into 15th and five points clear of the relegation zone. Leandro Cabrera put the Catalan club 1-0 up when he headed home from a corner kick after 11 minutes. Four minutes later, Roberto Fernández took advant...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid legend Guti drops shock Lamine Yamal v Lionel Messi comparison

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona in action during the Copa del Rey semi-final Leg Two match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 02, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images) Lamine Yamal continues to be a leading light in the Barcelona attack as Hansi Flick pushes for a trophy treble in 2025. The Spain international is crucial for club and country despite 2024/25 being just his second full season as a first teamer. From Barcelona’s 29 La Liga games this season, Lamine Yamal has started 24, and completed 90+ minutes in all but one of them, as an underlining of his growing importance. His stats remain impressive, with six La Liga goals and 11 assists, leading the rankings in the latter m...

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to purchase La Liga club

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 23: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during warm up prior to the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Portugal and Denmark at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 23, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images) Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has this week been credited with a fresh interest in the purchase of a La Liga club.The outfit in question? Valencia. Amid an apparent search on Ronaldo’s part for a club to call his own, the Portuguese has been led back to Spain, and struggling Valencia. Los Che are of course in the thick of a battle against relegation from La Liga, albeit with recent weeks having been of an encouraging nature under the watch of new boss Carlos Corberán. In the case of Valencia maint...

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona’s Dani Olmo and Pau Victor eligible for remainder of season following court ruling

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona warms up during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 27, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) Barcelona's Dani Olmo and Pau Victor have been cleared to play for the rest of the season despite La Liga saying the club did not have the funds to register the pair. Barcelona were granted temporary licences to register the players in the summer but those were later revoked by La Liga. But Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) has now ruled that the pair's registrations remain valid. Dani Olmo and Pau Victor will be eligible to play for Barcelona for the remainder of the season following ...

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2Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Carlo: Madrid made final despite ‘a lot of mistakes’

Vinicius Junior left winger of Real Madrid and Brazil and Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid protest to referee during the Copa del Rey Semi Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 1, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Carlo Ancelotti admitted Real Madrid made "a lot of mistakes" but also did "a lot of good things" in a 4-4 draw with Real Sociedad on Tuesday, which saw them reach the Copa del Rey final 5-4 on aggregate. A thrilling game saw the visitors lead 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu after 80 minutes, before goals from Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni made it 3-3, and then Mikel Oyarzabal's 93rd minute goal sent the semifinal into extra time. Antonio Rüdiger's exce...

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31Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Lewandowski hits two as Barcelona move three points clear of champions Madrid

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona re-established a three-point lead at the top of La Liga with a comfortable victory over Girona at the Olympic Stadium. Ladislav Krejci’s own goal had given the hosts a deserved first-half lead against their Catalan rivals, who threatened to cause a shock when Arnaut Danjuma levelled against the run of play early in the second half. However, Poland forward Lewandowski put Hansi Flick’s side back ahead just after the hour mark with an improvised finish, and he then scored his 25th league goal of...

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30Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Carlo Ancelotti: La Liga title race will be a three-team battle

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 29: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and CD Leganés at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 29, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Carlo Ancelotti is under no illusions over the task facing Real Madrid in the La Liga title race. As rivals Barcelona returned from the international break with a 3-0 midweek win over Osasuna – Los Blancos needed to react in their own comeback. Ancelotti’s charges were forced to dig deep to secure a late 3-2 win over Leganes via a Kylian Mbappe double in the capital. That moves Real Madrid back level with leaders Barcelona with the Catalans holding on to top spot due to a better head-to-head record. However, Barcelona can move further ahead ...

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28Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayer Leverkusen prepared to take a risk with Florian Wirtz

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MARCH 8: Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen injured on the pitch during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen at BayArena on March 8, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. Florian Wirtz suffered an ankle injury on March 8 but could return for Bayer Leverkusen earlier than expected. Speaking in Thursday’s press conference, Xabi Alonso hinted that they would be prepared to take a risk on the German’s fitness with the possibility of retaining their Bundesliga title still alive. “I’ve spoken to Flo, he’s feeling better,” said Alonso. “Maybe he’ll be back sooner than expected.” Wirtz left the BayArena on crutches during Bayer’s 2-0 defeat against Werder Bremen and reports initially suggested that 21-year-old would be sidelined for their DFB Pokal...

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28Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona go three points atop La Liga with win

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 27, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona swept to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Osasuna to move three points clear at the top of La Liga despite their discontent at having to play their match on Thursday local time. The Catalans' appeal against the rescheduling of this game was rejected but Hansi Flick's side, unbeaten in 19 matches across all competitions, still made light work of Osasuna, 14th. Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo netted in the first half with Robert Lewandowski on target after the break. Barca were without key winger Raphinha as he played for Brazil on Wednesday in ...

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25Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arda Guler plays down Inter transfer speculation

Arda Guler attacking midfield of Real Madrid and Turkey during the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de la Ceramica on March 16, 2025 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid talent Arda Guler insists he believes in the Merengues’ project and ‘won’t stop fighting’ until he becomes an important player in the team. The Turkey international has been linked with a move to Inter in the summer. Italian media suggested that Nerazzurri had already opened preliminary talks with the player’s entourage, and Hakan Calhanoglu suggested that his compatriot move to the Stadio Meazza to get more playing time. Guler replied to questions about his future in an interview with Marca, but didn’t seem willing to ch...

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24Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid superstar missed Belgium game due to ‘muscle overload’ – report

Thibaut Courtois goalkeeper of Belgium and Real Madrid during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A/B Play-offs first leg match between Ukraine and Belgium at Estadio Enrique Roca on March 20, 2025 in Murcia, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) There was much excitement surrounding Thibaut Courtois ahead of Belgium’s game against Ukraine. However, much to the disappointment of the Belgian fans, Courtois was not even named as part of the squad, sparking immediate fears over his fitness. Courtois had muscle overload In the wake of Courtois’ absence against Ukraine, Belgium has reported that the Real Madrid goalkeeper had a muscle overload. As reported by Rodra P, it appears the Belgian team had tested Courtois before kick off and opted not to take any ri...

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22Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsi injured

Pau Cubarsi centre-back of Barcelona and Spain during the La Liga match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Spanish LaLiga side Barcelona's young defender Pau Cubarsi has been injured. According to a statement on Barcelona's official website on Saturday, Cubarsi has suffered a strain to the anterior tibiofibular ligament in his right ankle. The 18-year-old Spaniard will be reevaluated on Monday after 48 hours of conservative treatment. Cubarsi had to come off injured in the 41st minute of Thursday's 2-2 draw between Spain and the Netherlands in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, leaving his place to Dean Huijsen.

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19Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Yamal reveals the secrets to Flick’s success at Barca

Lamine Yamal right winger of Barcelona and Spain during the La Liga match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Lamine Yamal has been chatting on international duty with Spain and has been asked about the secrets to Hansi Flick’s success at Barcelona. The German has his team top of the table in La Liga, into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey and still in contention in the Champions League. Here’s what Yamal thinks the German is doing right at Barca. “He has put in our minds that the most important thing is intensity, that we fight for each other, that we give everything for the shirt, for the players, for the fans, for the family... We must always have the desire to win,” he told Diario Sport. “He is very close, he...

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